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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,546.89, 366,450.08 and 144,689.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,546.89, 366,450.08 and 144,689.17 is: 199,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,546.89 : 366,450.08 = 144,689.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,546.89/366,450.08 = 144,689.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,546.89x = 366,450.08 × 144,689.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,546.89x = 53,021,357,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,021,357,921.63/265,546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,668.53

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